I have talked to many of you, over the years, of the many reasons for my love for Destin, Florida. And I got to go there this year for the first time since 2012. Wahoo!!! In fact, I went twice! So without further ado, allow me to explain:
Even if you just go from pool to beach, pool to beach, with outings for food, it is fun.
There are shops, water parks, golf, pools, the beach, restaurants, and so much shopping! The Harborwalk Village area is a must see!
There are also arcades, outlet shopping malls, movie theatres, a Bass Pro Shop, and mini golf places nearby, as well as a water park!
Also naps:
#2. The clear, beautiful water, the warm temperatures, and the light breeze make this beach a taste of Heaven to me.
#3. When I say Destin, I really mean the Destin area as a whole. Destin has actually become pretty crowded in recent years. It’s still worth it though.
We have a fantastic place to stay. Alan’s grandparents let us stay at their house for free.
I’m all about choosing affordable vacations.
#4. It makes my kids HAPPY. (For bucket-loads less money than Disney World)
#5. Beach activities are actually good for your health. Well, except for sunburn. See my awesome UV-protection-workout- wear- turned- swimsuit, created to cover up my sunburn so I could still have fun in the sun?
#6. Many days, it rains and then clears up, which cools things down nicely. Florida does not have a drought like California. So you can actually play after the rain, or in the evening or early morning, with a lot less sun exposure:
#7. The crystal white sand!! Ahhhh I could run my toes through this all day, but be careful, it gets so hot that it will also burn you.
#8. Fishing Thank you to whoever left these awesome nets at the condo. Alan and the boys are still talking about it.
#9. Tradition. I love revisiting vacation spots over the years. The way we enjoy them changes, but the way the memories build and flow together make it extra special. I love seeing the boys grow in their Destin over-the-years photos.
#10. It’s family friendly. This is not Panama City Beach. I didn’t see a single car that said “Show us your boobs.” I did see plenty of young people, but not the wild MTV Spring Breaker crowd. Destin keeps it classy.
Yes, I’ve had a happy, easy summer. We must remember to count our blessings when we’re on the mountain tops of life. Life is good, and I am soaking it in this summer. I can’t tell you how much we needed this!
“For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:11-13
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I totally agree with you! Florida certainly is one of the most beautiful places in this country. The entire panhandle of the state has so much to offer everyone, whether it be the gorgeous beaches or unique, fun attractions on every corner. Very cool post! Thank you so much for sharing!
So cool. The boys look like they are having an absolute blast. The water looks so warm and inviting. We were at the beach nearby in Canada to watch fireworks for Canada Day. The water is still very cool yet, only the very brave were going in for a swim. :)
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your staycation! :)
~Carl~
The beach up north is a very different experience. On the upside, no need to worry with swimsuits, jelly fish stings, and such. We are going to our local super-cold beach today for Independence Day. :)
April, it's so awesome to see you having such a wonderful summer. I like Destin, too--especially the part about it being classier than the spring break destinations. Great pics! Looks like all of you had a lot of fun. :)
We have. Thank you!
The UV protected clothing is awesome! I want that!
The beach looks gorgeous. Our beaches in Cape Cod are beautiful but rarely very warm enough to swim in. And I grew up in NJ and the Jersey shore beaches weren't that crystal clear water.
The boys look cute and happy!
Thank you. I'm crazy enough to get burned but not crazy enough to get burned on top of the burn. Cape Cod! We went swimming at a beach in Boston 3 years ago...brrrrr. It was so fun to visit Massachusetts.
How lovely! That water and the sand, so beautiful! We have an Entourage and love it! Enjoy your stay cation this week!
You have the Entourage? I really enjoyed driving it this week. I especially enjoyed the captain's chairs in the middle and the built in DVD player.